Eyebrow Transplant Turkey: Cost, vs Microblading & Recovery
EEstetica Istanbul Medical TeamJuly 4, 20269 min read
An eyebrow transplant in Turkey costs from €1,800 as an all-inclusive package — a permanent, one-time answer to thin, over-plucked or scar-affected eyebrows, and an alternative to microblading that you never have to redo. Using the same follicular-unit method as a scalp hair transplant, a hair-restoration specialist moves your own hairs from the back of your scalp into the brow, one graft at a time, to rebuild shape and density. This guide covers the real cost, how it compares with microblading, what the procedure involves, the recovery, and how to choose a clinic that will give you a natural result rather than a pluggy one.
How much does an eyebrow transplant cost in Turkey?
At Estetica Istanbul, an eyebrow transplant starts from €1,800 as an all-inclusive package. That covers the procedure itself, the hair-restoration team and medical oversight, local anaesthesia, your post-procedure medication and aftercare kit, and two nights in a partner recovery hotel with airport transfers. The only cost never included is your flights. A €500 deposit secures your date and the balance is settled before the procedure. Most brows need between 150 and 400 grafts in total, depending on how sparse they are and the shape you want. Because the work is quoted as a package rather than per graft, the figure you agree at consultation is the figure you pay.
Eyebrow transplant vs microblading: which is right for you?
Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo: a technician draws pigment strokes into the skin to mimic hairs. It looks good at first, costs less up front, and needs a top-up every one to two years as the pigment fades and can shift colour. An eyebrow transplant uses your own living hair, so the result is permanent, three-dimensional and grows naturally — there are no repeat appointments. The trade-off is that transplanted brow hairs keep the growth rate of scalp hair, so you trim them every couple of weeks. If you want a defined shape for a year or two at low cost, microblading fits; if you want brows that are genuinely yours and never need redoing, a transplant is the better long-term value.
Why is an eyebrow transplant cheaper in Turkey?
A lower price does not mean lower quality. Turkey's cost advantage is structural: lower clinical overheads and staff costs, a favourable exchange rate, and an enormous volume of hair-restoration work that keeps accredited facilities efficient. In the UK an eyebrow transplant typically runs £3,000–5,000, in the US $4,000–8,000, and across Western Europe €3,500–6,000. Turkey's from-€1,800 package usually sits well below those figures while including your hotel and transfers, which Western quotes treat as extras. What you are not paying for is the premium overhead of a Harley Street or Beverly Hills address — not a cut in clinical standards.
Eyebrow Transplant Turkey Cost | Estetica Istanbul
What's included in the all-inclusive package
An Estetica Istanbul eyebrow-transplant package is built so you arrive to a plan and leave with aftercare in place. It includes the hair-restoration team and medical oversight, the design consultation where your new brow shape is mapped, local anaesthesia, the procedure, your medication and aftercare kit, two nights in a partner recovery hotel, all airport and clinic transfers, and a patient coordinator throughout your stay. Flights are never included. Everything is quoted in euros — the invoicing currency — so there are no exchange-rate surprises at the end.
What an eyebrow transplant actually involves
The procedure uses follicular-unit extraction (FUE), often with a Sapphire blade or a Choi implanter pen (the DHI technique). Individual hairs are harvested from the donor area at the back of your scalp, then implanted into the brow one by one, each set at the shallow angle and precise direction natural brow hair follows — this angling is what separates a natural result from an obvious one. A typical case places 150 to 400 grafts per session and takes roughly two to four hours under local anaesthesia, so you are awake and comfortable and there is no general anaesthetic. In keeping with how follicular-unit work is done everywhere, the grafting itself is carried out by an experienced hair-restoration team under medical supervision, with a JCI-accredited hospital on standby — we are transparent about that rather than implying a surgeon places every graft.
Recovery timeline: what to expect
Eyebrow transplants are minor and recovery is quick. Tiny scabs form around each graft and flake away over about seven to ten days; the donor area at the back of the scalp heals in a similar window. Most people return to work within a few days and can fly home after the aftercare check. Then comes the part that surprises people: the transplanted hairs shed within two to four weeks. This shock loss is normal and expected — the follicles stay alive and push out new hairs from around the third to fourth month, with the brows filling in and the final result settling at nine to twelve months. Because the grafts are scalp hair, they keep growing, so you will trim them roughly every two weeks. Avoid heavy exercise, saunas and direct sun on the area for the first couple of weeks, and follow the aftercare instructions on washing.
Is it safe, and are you a candidate?
An eyebrow transplant is a low-risk procedure, but it is still a medical one, and honest expectations matter. Because it is done under local anaesthesia with no hospital stay, the general risks are minor: temporary swelling or redness, small scabs, and — as with any graft work — a small chance of infection if aftercare is neglected. The two outcomes to avoid are unnatural angling and over-dense packing, both of which come down to the skill and taste of the team, not the country. Good candidates have a healthy donor area and realistic goals; brows thinned by over-plucking, ageing, scarring or alopecia usually respond well, while active, untreated alopecia areata should be assessed first. A proper consultation reviews your medical history and maps a shape suited to your face before anyone commits to numbers.
How to choose a clinic
Before paying a deposit anywhere, confirm four things: that the clinic holds the relevant health-tourism authorisation and works with an accredited hospital, that you can see real before-and-after photos of eyebrow cases specifically (scalp results do not prove brow skill), that the team explains how they set hair angle and direction, and that aftercare and a revision policy are in writing. Ask how many grafts they propose and why, and be wary of anyone promising a dramatic result from a very high graft count — brows are about restraint. Be sceptical of prices far below the ranges above and of reviews that are uniformly perfect.
How much does an eyebrow transplant cost in Turkey?
An eyebrow transplant at Estetica Istanbul starts from €1,800 all-inclusive, covering the procedure, the hair-restoration team and medical oversight, local anaesthesia, medication, and two recovery-hotel nights with transfers. Flights are separate, and the exact figure depends on how many grafts your brows need — usually 150 to 400.
Do the results look natural?
They can look very natural when each hair is placed at the correct shallow angle and direction, and when the graft count is kept sensible. This is entirely down to the skill of the team, which is why seeing real eyebrow before-and-after photos — not just scalp cases — matters so much before you book.
Is an eyebrow transplant permanent?
Yes. Because it uses your own living hair follicles, an eyebrow transplant is permanent — unlike microblading, which fades and needs redoing every one to two years. The transplanted hairs keep growing at scalp-hair speed, so you trim them every couple of weeks to maintain the shape.
Does it hurt, and how long is recovery?
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia, so it is not painful during, and most people report only mild tenderness afterwards. Scabs flake away in seven to ten days, the transplanted hairs shed and then regrow from month three to four, and the final result settles at nine to twelve months.
Thinking about an eyebrow transplant in Istanbul? Request a free, no-obligation assessment and a personalised quote from Estetica Istanbul. Send a couple of photos of your brows and what you would like to change, and our team will give you an honest view of your options — including how many grafts you would realistically need and whether a transplant is the right choice for you.
